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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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