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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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