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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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