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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers 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 experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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