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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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