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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches 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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