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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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