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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses 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 instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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