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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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