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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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