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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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