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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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