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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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