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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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