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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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