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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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