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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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