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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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