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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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