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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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