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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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