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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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