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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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