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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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