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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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