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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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