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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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