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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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