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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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