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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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