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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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