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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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