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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge 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 major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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