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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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