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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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