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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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