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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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