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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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