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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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