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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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