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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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