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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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