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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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