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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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