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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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