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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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