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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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