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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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