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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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