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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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