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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates 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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