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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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