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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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