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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major 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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