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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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