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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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