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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the 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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