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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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