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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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