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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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