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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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