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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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