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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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