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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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