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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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