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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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