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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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