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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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