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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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