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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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