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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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