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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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