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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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