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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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