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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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