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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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