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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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