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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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