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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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