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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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