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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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