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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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