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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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