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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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