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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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