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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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