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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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