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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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