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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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