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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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