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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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