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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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