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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers 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 classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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