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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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