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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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