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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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