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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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