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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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