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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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