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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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