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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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