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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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