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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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