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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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