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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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