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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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