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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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