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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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