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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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