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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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