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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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