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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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