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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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