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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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