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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the 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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