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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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