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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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