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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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