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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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