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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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