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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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