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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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