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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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