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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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