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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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