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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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