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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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