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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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