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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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