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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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