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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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