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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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