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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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