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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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