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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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