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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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