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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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