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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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