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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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