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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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