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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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