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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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