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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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