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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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