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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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