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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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