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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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