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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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