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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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