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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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