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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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