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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important 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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