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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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