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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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