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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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