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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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