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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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