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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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