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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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