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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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