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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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