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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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