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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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