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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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