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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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