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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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