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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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