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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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