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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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