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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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