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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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