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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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