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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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