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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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