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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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