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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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