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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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