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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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