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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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