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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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