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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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