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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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