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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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