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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring 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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