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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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