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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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