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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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