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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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