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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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