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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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