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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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