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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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