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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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