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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers 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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