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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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