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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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