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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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