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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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