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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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