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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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