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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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