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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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