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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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