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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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