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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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