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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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