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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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