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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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