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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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