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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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