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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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