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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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