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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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