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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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