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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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