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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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