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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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