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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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