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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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