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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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