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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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