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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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