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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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