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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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