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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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