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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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