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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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