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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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