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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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