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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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