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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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