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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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