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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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