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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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