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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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