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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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