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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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