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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores 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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