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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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