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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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