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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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