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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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