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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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