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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education