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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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