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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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