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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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