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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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