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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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