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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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