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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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