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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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