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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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