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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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