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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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