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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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