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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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