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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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