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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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