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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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