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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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