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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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