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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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