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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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