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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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