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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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