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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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