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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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