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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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