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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education