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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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