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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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