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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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