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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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