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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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