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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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