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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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