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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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