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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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