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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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