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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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