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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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