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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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