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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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