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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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