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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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