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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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