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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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