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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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