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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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