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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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