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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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