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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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