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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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