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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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