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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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