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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate 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 elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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