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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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