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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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