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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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