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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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