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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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