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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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