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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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