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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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