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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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