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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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