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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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