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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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