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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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