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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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