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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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