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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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