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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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