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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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