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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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