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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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