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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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