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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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