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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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