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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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