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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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