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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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