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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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