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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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