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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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