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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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