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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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