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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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