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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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