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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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