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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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