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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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