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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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