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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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