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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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