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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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