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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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