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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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