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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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