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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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