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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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