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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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