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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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