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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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