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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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