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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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