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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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