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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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