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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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