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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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