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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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