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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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