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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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