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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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