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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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