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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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