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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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