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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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