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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low 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 technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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