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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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