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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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