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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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