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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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