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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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