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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate 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 electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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