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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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