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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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