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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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