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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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