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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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