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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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