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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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