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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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