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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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