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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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