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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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