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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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