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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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