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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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