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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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