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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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