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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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