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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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