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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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