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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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