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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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