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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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