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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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