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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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