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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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