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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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