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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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