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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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