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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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