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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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