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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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