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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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