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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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