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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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