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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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