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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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