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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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