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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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