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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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