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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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