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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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