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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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