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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major 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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