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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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