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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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