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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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