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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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