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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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