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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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