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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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