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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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