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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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