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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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