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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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