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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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