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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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