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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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