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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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