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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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