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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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