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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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