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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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