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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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