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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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