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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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