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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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