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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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