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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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