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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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