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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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