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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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