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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores 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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