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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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