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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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