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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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