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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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