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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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