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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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