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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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