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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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