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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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