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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the sensational 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 analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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