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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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