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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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