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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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