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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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