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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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