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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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