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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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