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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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