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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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