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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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