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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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