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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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