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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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