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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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