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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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