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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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