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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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