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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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