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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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