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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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