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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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