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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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