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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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