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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)