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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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