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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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