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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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