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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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