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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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