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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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