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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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