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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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