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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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