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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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