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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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