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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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