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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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