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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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