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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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