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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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