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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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