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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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