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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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