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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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