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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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