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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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