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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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