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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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