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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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