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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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