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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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