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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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