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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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