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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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