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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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