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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key 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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