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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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