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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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