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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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