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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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