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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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