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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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