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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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