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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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